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Sticky Lime Chicken

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Health ,quickly and delicious Sticky Lime Chicken recipe from Enjoy Everyday Recipes .This recipe is so easy to make and it has the perfect balance of flavors from simple ingredients . Ingredients  Serves 4                                                                                                                                                                                                     4 part boned , skinless chicken    breast , abou...

Red Chicken Salad

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  Red chicken salad , fresh garden salad topped with hand seasoned and lovingly roasted chicken finished off with a balsamic dressing. Another delicious sounding Thai recipe .Easy and healthy , prep time does not include overnight refrigeration time.   Ingredients Serves 4 4 boneless chicken breasts 2 tbsp red curry paste 2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil 1 cabbage , scredded 175 g pak choi , torn into    large pieces 1/2 savoy cabbage , scredded 2 shallots , chopped finely 2 garlic cloves , crushed 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 2 tbsp Thai soy sauce Method 1 . Slash and flesh of the chicken several times and rub the curry paste into each cut . Cover and chill overnight . 2 .Cook in a heavy based saucepan over medium heat or on a griddle pan for 5-6 minutes , turning once or twice ,until cooked through . Keep warm . 3 . Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or large frying pan and stir fry the cabbage , pak choi and savoy cabbage ...

Cream of Chicken & Potato Soup

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                                Ingredients Serves 4 1 tbsp butter  2 garlic cloves , chopped 1 onion ,sliced 2 large leeks , sliced 1 carrot ,sliced 2 tbsp plain flour 1 litre chicken stock 800 g potatoes ,chopped 200 g skinless chicken   breast , chopped salt and pepper Method 1 . Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat . Add the garlic and onion and cook , stirring , for 3 minutes , until slightly softened . 2 . In a bowl , mix the flour with enough stock to make a smooth paste ,then stir into the pan . Cook , stirring , for 2 minutes . Pour in the remaining stock ,then add the potatoes and chicken ,leeks and carrots .Season with salt and pepper . Bring to the boil , then lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes , until the chicken and potatoes are tender and cooked through . 3 .Stir in the cream and cook for a further 2 minutes ,then remove from the heat and l...

Chicken breast with Pak Choi & Broccoli

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The chicken breast is one of the most nutritious and best -tasting parts of the chicken . A chicken breast is full of protein while being low in carbohydrates and fat .Depending on the way it is cooked , chicken breast can also be low in calories while providing many of the vitamins and other nutrients you need every day . Benefits of broccoli powerful antioxidant : Of all the cruciferous vegetables , broccoli stands out as the most concentrated source of vitamin C , plus the flavonoids necessary for vitamin C to recycle effectively .Also concentrated in broccoli are the carotenoids lutein , zeaxanthin and beta- carotene , other powerful antioxidants . Bone health: Broccoli contains high levels of both calcium and vitamin K , both of which ore important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis . Cholesterol reduction : Like many whole foods , broccoli is packed with soluble fiber that draws cholesterol out of your body .It is a good carb and is high in fiber , which ai...

Thai Green Chicken Curry

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      If you are a fan of Asian flavors than this fragrant Thai Chicken curry is the recipe for you . This curry is similar to a green curry and is a fantastic marriage of South East Asian ingredients flavors .This isn't a traditional Thai recipe but it certainly embrace Thai flavors as I used coconut milk , Thai fish sauce , limes and aubergine to flavor the delicious , savory sauce !       Thai chicken curry is delicious and easy green curry with chicken .Making green curry is so easy and takes only 20 minutes and much cheaper than eating out .Try it and you will be surprised just how easy it is .. Ingredients                                              Serves 4 2 tbsp groundnut or sunflower oil 2 tbsp Thai green curry paste ...

Fried Noodles with Chicken & Prawn

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                                                                                                                              After a busy day at work or with the family , the last thing most of us feel like spending hours preparing and cooking evening meal . Stir fried noodles with chicken and prawns shellfish have a natural affinity with both meat and poultry .This Thai style rec...

Pasta with Chicken & Feta

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The idea for this recipe started with a leftover container of olives .This is also the kind of pasta that can be served room temperature or even chilled , and definitely deserves a place as a barbecue and picnic side dish .                                                                                              Pasta - night strategies: -  Choose whole - wheat pasta  : Almost every major brand of pasta at the supermarket offers a whole wheat or whole grain option .This is great news : whole wheat and whole grain pasta have...

Chicken Wraps

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                                                    Want to learn how to make healthy chicken wrap ? Chicken wraps can be healthy or unhealthy - it all depends on how you make them , what extra ingredients you add and what type of diet you're following .Wraps are often lower in calories than 4 sandwich with the same filling , bur adding extra to your wrap can make them into a calorie packed lunch or dinner . Make dinner tonight a wrap .This classic wrap recipe has an original , yet delicious twist , which should fill the hungriest of appetites .Get the fast and delicious healthy chicken wrap here . Try this with : Spaghetty with parsley chicken - Louisiana Chicken Rice Pudding  for desserts . Ingredients   Serves 4                                   ...

Soy Chicken Wings

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These soy chicken wings  are delicious and can be served any day ,occasions and great for parties .The taste is absolutely savory ,sticky sweet and finger licking good . If you love chicken wings , you would like them . A soy sauce ,ginger ,garlic marinade does most of the work when preparing these wings ,which are pan fried in a thick honey butter glaze and garnished with sesame seeds . Ingredients                                                           Serves 3-4                                         250 g chicken wings , 250 ml water 1 tbsp sliced spring onion ...

Chicken Crostini

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Here is a quick and easy appetizer tasty and fun to make . Preparing these today for an afternoon barbecue I was assisted by my uncle . Try it for your self and be hooked !                                 Ingredients                                                    Serves 4                                12 slices of bread  4 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves ,chopped fresh    oregano 100g / 3 oz cold roast chicken ,    cut into small , thin slices 4 tomatoes , sliced 12 th...

Roast Chicken Salad with Orange dressing

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Have you had your salad today ? Eating salad almost everyday may be one of the most healthy eating habits you can adopt - and one of the simplest , experts say . When on a picnic with family , it can be tempting to just reach for the chips and dessert , but its important to fill your self up with nutrients as well . Try this healthy roast chicken salad ...                            Ingredients Serves 4 250g/ 9 oz young spinach leaves handful of fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cucumber , thinly sliced 90 g / 3 oz walnuts, toasted    and chopped 350g / 12 oz boneless lean roast    chicken , thinly sliced  2 red apples  1 tbsp lemon juice fresh flat - leaf parsley sprigs ,   to garnish  orange wedges , to serve orange dressing 2 tbsp extra -virgin olive oil juice of 1 orange finely grated rind of 1/2 orange 1 tbsp sour cream Method 1 . Wash and drain the spinach ...

Cajun Chicken Salad

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This chicken and mango salad recipe is a great summer standby and is given its fresh zing with the lime mayon aise dressing .Take it in a picnic or share it with family at home .   T o prepare a mango , f irst peel it using a vegetable peeler or paring knife .Then , stand the mango on one of its narrow edges and use a sharp knife to cut down along one side of the stem and just grazing the pit .Repeat on the o ther side . C ut each half into slices .Slice off any f lesh left clinging to the pit . Ingredients Serves 4                         4 skinless, boneless chicken breast    about 140 g / 5 oz each 4 tsp Cajun seasoning 2 tsp corn oil (optional) 1 ripe mango , peeled , pitted and     cut into thick slices 200 g / 7 oz mixed salad leaves 1 red onion , thinly sliced and    cut in half 175 g/ 6 oz cooked beetroot , diced 85 g /3 oz radishes , sliced 55...